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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA), a Division 1A and Big Ten (B1G) Conference Institution, is seeking an Assistant Football Nutrition. This position will report to the Director of Football Nutrition and assist with optimizing fueling and nutrition services primarily for the football program. The position will assist all aspects of nutrition including fuel station management, practice and competition nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, counseling and education, and student-athlete meals.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ Assist in the completion of annual performance nutrition assessments, EAT-26, and follow-up assessments for all football student-athletes.
+ Coordinate the completion of body composition assessments, interpret data, and translate findings alongside the use of current research into practical insights for energy balance that encourages optimal athletic performance and wellness.
+ Assist in maintaining documentation of nutrition services through Smartabase and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition strategies towards meeting desired outcomes (i.e., organizational, and individual goals).
+ Assist the completion of sweat testing annually, with periodic hydration testing, and provide hydration recommendations as needed and in accordance with Performance Nutrition Sweat & Hydration Protocol.
+ Lead the collection of daily and/or weekly hydration weigh in/outs and assist with reporting process.
+ Lead all inventory, ordering, and distribution of fueling station management i.e. food and non-food supplies needed to maintain fueling station fueling.
+ Maintain competency of SportSoft, FoodPro, and other vendor needs to maintain adequate par levels, organize logistics, transportation, communication and execution.
+ Upkeep on food safety regulations and laws.
+ Lead all vendor collaboration, ordering, and management of food distribution (i.e. meals/snacks) pertaining to fueling station.
+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor information regarding purchases, vendor procurement, and accounts (future and current).
+ Assist with meal management including, but not limited to, athlete attendance, food quality surveys, dining space maintenance, smoothie creation, etc.
+ Assist the development and monitoring of departmental initiatives and protocols relating to nutrition operations for Penn State Football.
+ Lead the recruitment, interview, management, supervision hours, and mentorship of potential paid interns and PSU nutrition students and serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns as provided by PSU Dietetic Internship/World Campus.
+ Assist with recruiting events by providing prospective student-athletes and family members with a comprehensive overview of performance nutrition services.
+ Other duties assigned by Assistant Athletic Director of Performance Nutrition Services, Director of Football Performance Nutrition and/or Football administrative and coaching staff.
Required Qualifications include:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Food, Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service, and Kinesiology or related field.
+ Must hold registration through Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), Please provide credentialing including CDR number.
+ Able and willingness to work non-traditional workdays (i.e., early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays).
+ At least 1 year experience working within athletics.
Skills include:
+ Strong interpersonal, time and priority management.
+ Excellent Communication and organization skills.
+ Ability to handle a fast-paced, intensive work environment.
+ Ability to work as a team.
+ Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
+ Ability to operate a vehicle.
+ Ability to lift greater than 20 pounds with or without accommodations and perform other physical labor tasks (pushing, pulling, stocking, loading etc.).
+ Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems alone and in group settings.
+ Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and proficiency in all aspects of the position.
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to applicable background checks.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$51,000.00 - $74,000.00
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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